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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.02, 24,266.22 and 11,557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.02, 24,266.22 and 11,557.98 is: 17,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.02 : 24,266.22 = 11,557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.02/24,266.22 = 11,557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.02x = 24,266.22 × 11,557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.02x = 280,468,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,468,485.44/16,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.61

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